Pt. Meds Flashcards
Common medications (49 cards)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Pain reliever and fever reducer. Used for mild to moderate pain and fever.
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
NSAID used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.
Naproxen (Aleve)
NSAID used for pain relief, inflammation, and arthritis.
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
NSAID specifically used to treat arthritis and pain with less risk of stomach ulcers.
Tramadol
Opioid-like pain reliever used for moderate to severe pain.
Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco)
Opioid pain reliever used for moderate to severe pain.
Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet)
Opioid pain reliever for moderate to severe pain.
Amoxicillin
Broad-spectrum antibiotic used for bacterial infections.
Azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak)
Antibiotic used for respiratory and bacterial infections.
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Antibiotic used for urinary tract infections and bacterial infections.
Doxycycline
Antibiotic used for infections, acne, and Lyme disease.
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Treats bacterial and parasitic infections, including some STDs.
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Antibiotic used for skin infections and respiratory infections.
Lisinopril
ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Amlodipine
Calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina.
Losartan
ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker) used for high blood pressure.
Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)
Beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Clonidine
Used for high blood pressure and ADHD.
Furosemide (Lasix)
Diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema).
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Blood thinner used to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Blood thinner used to prevent blood clots.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease.
Metformin
Used to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels.
Insulin (Humalog, Lantus, Novolog)
Used to manage blood sugar levels in diabetes.